Friday’s win over the Minnesota Twins (47-50) was exactly what the Colorado Rockies (23-74) needed coming out of the All-Star Break. It’s always prudent to put your best foot forward and the boys in Denver will look to win the series at home for the first time this season.
Antonio Senzatela (3-13, 6.60 ERA) takes the mound hoping for some better fortune. He has consistently worked into the fifth inning the majority of his starts this season, but his inefficiency has made the five innings look like a milestone. He’s fared better in July, going at least five innings in each of his previous two starts this month, but he continues to be a contact machine. Facing the Boston Red Sox last time out, Senzatela allowed four runs on eight hits over five innings. In 10 2⁄3 innings this month, he has allowed seven runs on 15 hits with seven strikeouts and two walks.
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Zebby Matthews (1-1, 5.21 ERA) will take the hill for the Twins to make his fifth start of the season. He has been on the injured list with a right shoulder strain since June 8 and was just activated today. An eighth-round pick by the Twins in 2022, Matthews owns a 6.19 ERA in his career spanning 56 2⁄3 innings over 13 games. He has the ability to tally strikeouts, but the command can get away from him at times. In his last big league start, he allowed one run on four hits over five innings against the Athletics.
First Pitch: 6:45 p.m. MDT
TV: Rockies.tv
Radio: KOA 850 AM/94.1 FM; KNRV 1150 (Spanish)
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